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Personal profile
Biography
Originally from the United States, Carolyn came to Australia in 1994 after living in Japan for four years. Her AB (magna cum laude) from Harvard College is in social anthropology, and her PhD in cultural anthropology is from Columbia University.
During her postgraduate career, she received a Japan Foundation Fellowship to study at the Inter-University Center for the Study of Japanese in Yokohama, Japan. Before coming to Australia, Prof. Stevens taught and conducted research at Jochi (Sophia) and Obirin Universities in Tokyo. More recently, she has had visiting research and teaching positions with the University of Tokyo (Faculty of International and Public Health), Meiji Gakuin University (Faculty of International Studies and PRIME) and the National University of Singapore. She is currently a visiting overseas research team member at the International Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken, 2017 ~ ).
Carolyn was appointed Professor of Japanese Studies and the Director of the Japanese Studies Centre in 2012.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Anthropology
- Cultural Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Disability Studies
- Popular Music
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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International Symposium: Gender, Media and Japan's Imperial Succession
5/09/19 → 30/11/19
Project: Research
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Sonic practice in Japan: sound in everyday life
Stevens, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chenhall, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kohn, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bestor, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Hankins, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Hosokawa, S. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Australian Research Council (ARC)
1/06/13 → 18/07/19
Project: Research
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Living with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan and Australia
Bookman, M. R. & Stevens, C. S., 1 Mar 2023, In: Ars Vivendi Journal. 15, p. 2-24 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Empathy, Equity, and Empowerment: Lessons to Learn from Disability Studies During a Pandemic in Japan and Australia
Bookman, M. & Stevens, C., 12 May 2021, CAS - Critical Asian Studies.Research output: Other contribution › Other › peer-review
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From beautiful to cute: shifting meanings in Japanese language and culture
Miller, L. & Stevens, C. S., 2021, In: International Journal of Language and Culture. 8, 1, p. 62-83 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Kiseikanrisareru oto: Tokyo to Fukushima
Stevens, C., Chenhall, R. & Kohn, T., 15 Oct 2021, Oto to mimi kara kangaeru: Rekishi, shintai, tekunorojii. Hosokawa, S. (ed.). 1st ed. Tokyo Japan: Artes Publishing, p. 155-165 10 p.Translated title of the contribution :Controlling Sound: in Tokyo and Fukushima Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Sounding Out Japan: A Sensory Ethnographic Tour
Chenhall, R., Kohn, T. & Stevens, C., 2021, 1 ed. Abingdon Oxon UK: Routledge. 114 p. (Sensory Studies)Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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Dean’s Award for Research Excellence: Postgraduate Supervision
Stevens, C. (Recipient), 8 Jun 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Key Challenges Facing Japan in the International Arena
Carolyn Stevens (Contributor)
8 Nov 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Monash University Japanese Studies Centre Webinar and PechaKucha
Iori Hamada (Contributor), Merry White (Contributor), Christine Yano (Contributor), Gavin Whitelaw (Contributor), Kenji Tierney (Contributor) & Carolyn Stevens (Contributor)
6 Nov 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Doshisha University
Carolyn Stevens (Visiting researcher)
19 Feb 2018Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Japanese Studies Association of Australia
Carolyn Stevens (Keynote/plenary speaker)
29 Jun 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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International Research Centre for Japanese Studies
Carolyn Stevens (Visiting researcher)
Apr 2017 → Apr 2022Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
Press/Media
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Gwen Stefani facing scrutiny for comments about cultural appropriation
11/01/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The Map Precedes the Territory: Pokémon Go through the eyes of Jean Baudrillard
12/08/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Reclaiming Japan’s Peace Narrative
Carolyn Stevens & Tessa Morris-Suzuki
13/08/15
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Yoko Ono: the most famous Japanese person outside Japan
15/11/13
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment